Deacon Russell Samuel Bates, Sr., passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022; 10:00 AM at New St. James Baptist Church. Funeral service will be on Thursday, November 17, 2022; 11:00 AM at New St. James Baptist Church (1010 Richwood Road #1 in Monroe, LA)
